Very busy (busy is good right?) Friendly staff,beer, great haircut. Affordable. If I didn't live an hour and a half away I would be a regular. read more

Cliff's is a traditional barber shop with a contemporary vibe. Blendi and his team give you just what most guys want, a fashionable cut at a reasonable price. Booking online is easy and I have never been stuck waiting more than a few minutes. IMHO, this is the best barber shop in Maine. read more

YUPP. Just got one of the cleanest, tightest haircuts of my entire adult life. Shout out to Blendi, who is not only a wizard with the razor and shears, but a great guy to talk to. This is my new barber shop, hands down. read more

Cliff seems like a simple guy. A Bostonian (check the accent) who moved to Maine two years ago and has been cutting hair since then. He's got a nice little storefront in downtown Portland. Clean, comfortable. Single chair barber. He doesn't employ anyone else. I was impressed by his attention to detail, and great use of the straight razor to help texture my hair as well as help shape some angles. The only thing I didn't like was that he put Crew fiber in my hair without asking. It looked good, no complaints, but that's probably something worth checking before doing. I chose cliff's as an alternative to the mensroom, and in glad I did. I'll be back here next time I need a cut. Great job cliff! read more

Cliff's Barbershop - End result - Barbers Near Me - Portland, Maine

I stopped into Hairlines on whim one day while taking a stroll around Portland and had a very mixed experience, but a few inexcusable things force me to give this place a poor rating. It has a unique layout, with the waiting room separated from the haircutting room. This is nice because you don't have the pressure of watching other people wait for you while you get your haircut. The haircutting room itself is windowless and is decorated with animal heads, fishing stuff, and other outdoorsy man-like artifacts. Here's where the mixed experience comes in: There are two guys that were cutting hair that day: The owner, Rey, who is an older gentleman with decades of experience, and a younger man. I got the younger man. He paid great attention to detail, and really took his time with my cut. I appreciated this. He also gave the me the full old fashioned treatment, including a straight razor bear clean-up, and the hot towel over the face with a facial massage. The whole nine yards. Very luxurious. The problem is, I didn't ask for this. Without asking, he cleaned up my beard line. This is an issue in and of itself, but he also didn't ask *how* I liked it, and he brought the line up higher than I usually do. Furthermore, and this is the kicker, when I returned to me office I noticed I was bleeding! His straight razor work on my face had left razor burn and minor scrapes. These faded after a day or two, but I had a wedding to attend the next day, and I showed up with little burns/scrapes on my face. For a barber, I feel like this is a cardinal sin. The other big problem came when it was time to pay. He charged me $25, but I'm assuming that without the beard stuff it would have been cheaper. I felt like I was duped into paying more by him just going ahead and providing a service I never asked for or was asked if I wanted. The good parts of my experience at Hairlines were outweighed by the bad. If you go, I recommend specifying wether or not you want your face worked on, and if you do, watch out for that straight razor. read more

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This place is great. Excellent customer service, quality barber. Cool vibe. Great straight razor neck shave as well.

UPDATE Dillon is the new guy here and he gave me an awesome cut. His attention to detail, from the tight taper he gave me in the back to the necessary thinning shears to finish it off, is much appreciated. He takes his time and you can tell he puts great pride in his work. Go see Dillon! I am impressed every time I go here. The haircut I get is top notch, everyone is friendly, the shop is clean. It's a great experience. I've had the pleasure of working with Greg, who is a consummate professional and very talented at what he does. He remembers your face and your cut (he jokes that he'll know your cut before he'll remember your name haha) and gets it right every time. Last time I came in, he offered me beer he had on tap. Cuts are $25 and it's cash only. I usually call or text to get my name in early in case he's booked up. Awesome guy and awesome place to get your hair cut. read more

My three sons and I made appointments with Greg one day prior to our visit to downtown Portland and I am glad we did! Greg welcomed us right in to his immaculately clean, hip shop and banged out four of the best haircuts we have ever had in an hour flat. I highly recommend you give it a try yourself. read more

Couple essential items of note: Cash only Opens early Booked out quite often so make a reservation a couple days ahead of time The place: Single chair barbershop. Nice decor. Clean. Good size TV if you're waiting. Quality products. Quality tools. great location downtown. Onto the haircut: I have quite the receding hairline - definite widow's peak - so getting haircuts always make me nervous as it could look much worse. In this case, it looks phenomenal. It's professional looking and there are no random strands sticking out. I also got a beard trim and straight razored the edges and neck - definitely top notch. Cliff gave some great advice on how to trim my beard to take advantage of some small patchy areas on the cheek - his trim looks great. Booked my next appointment before I left - never going back to supercuts again. read more

Stopped in here for a walk-in and was seriously impressed with Cliff's attention to detail. He uses an arsenal of tools - not just your standard clippers and shears - in fact it seems like the straight razor is one of his favorite tools and he puts it to good use. I was not offered a wash, which I was totally fine with as I usually turn it down when I'm offered at other places. Price was very, very reasonable compared to other spots I've tried in Portland. I have a clean, sharp new haircut and Cliff has secured yet another returning customer. read more

My appt. was with Cliff. I had an idea of what I wanted, but was willing to take his suggestion on how I should get my hair cut. And wow, I was really impressed with the results. He took his time and put a great bit of effort into his work. It's really a great value for the price you pay. I certainly recommend him to anyone who's looking for a great cut. And will be returning again soon. read more

Professional, friendly, easy to get an appointment but they're also welcoming of walk-ins. The prices are competitive with other barbers in the area. Nice, hot shaves and my beard was excellently trimmed. Cliff gave me some great tips on how to trim, shape and fade certain areas of the beard to give it the look I wanted. Not really a 'salon' or style shop, but great cuts, both scissor cuts and clippers. And those shaves and trimmings you can't beat. Cliff's my new guy! Thanks Yelp for helping me find this place! read more

I make it a point to get a cut and shave at Hairlines when I am in Portland, Maine. Ray Michaud, the owner, gives counsel on styles and then executes as only a long-term professional can. A great shop in a neat city! read more

Cliff is a professional and is really skilled as a barber. He was booked out today but because I was only in town for the day, I was fortunate that he was able to squeeze me in. He was detail orientated and had a higher standard of service...he's one of the few barbers that actually sanitize their tools. He gave me one of cleanest fades I've had in awhile and provided a nice hot razor shave. Having been a stylist, I appreciate his work ethics. Portland, Maine is definitely fortunate to have a quality barber as him. Will definitely return when I'm back in town! read more

Cliff's Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Portland, Maine

We moved to Portland six months ago and have been searching for a new barber. We found Hairline and Cliff. Cliff is a young guy but knows his stuff. He takes care of all the details and is thorough. It is a traditional barber shop experience including the hot shaving cream finish. He did one adult and two boys cuts, and did a great job. Barbers know how to cut men's hair and Cliff does a great job. read more

Cliff's Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Portland, Maine

This is such an excellent shop, I went in asking about prices for a feminine undercut and didn't have enough cash at the time. He gave me a discount, and told me to "pay it forward". The shop is super clean, the owner has a super chill and kind persona. Give this man all your business! read more

Called and made an appointment for today at 5:30 pm. Drove 30 minutes and he never showed up or responded to my messages.

Have been around to all of the places to get a men's cut in Portland. This place is the best cut, best ambiance, and is actually very underpriced for what they offer. Ask for Cliff. read more

Great spot to get the hair done, Cliff knows his biz. Takes a little longer than your traditional cut but we'll worth it.

I walk by this place every day on my way to work and I thought I'd give them a try. Cliff was pretty nice and gave me a great haircut. I was more satisfied with this one than the last couple of cuts I'd gotten at other places. He was meticulous down to the last detail - he seems to really care about his work like a artist would about his craft. I can see myself definitely coming back for my next haircut. read more

Cliff's is a fantastic, single-chair barbershop, where you get the devoted attention of a talented professional who is a master at his craft. I've been to several places in Portland (Men's Room, High & Tight, and now Cliff's) and I am by far the most pleased with the cut Cliff provided. Strongly recommended. Key points: * cash only * books up, so get your reservation in early read more

After 16 years of barber's comb and scissors cuts in San Francisco, I've been combing Maine for a great barber for the past two years. Cliff is exactly the guy. Amazing cut, wears a long time (8 weeks... longer than I'd like, and it still looks great) He's a nice guy, no pretense and exactly what I've been searching for. I brought my stepson with me and we were in and out in about an hour... my stepson still looks like a champ and can go another four weeks or so! I'd go every month if I were living in Portland, but every six weeks will suffice. Thanks Cliff! read more

I've gotten a couple of cuts here now. I originally went to get a straight shave, but neither time was it possible. While I enjoyed the conversations, I've found myself getting another trim within a month or so because straggling hairs popped up. I usually can go a couple of months between cuts. So... I'm onto another shop. read more

Hairlines is an excellent choice for the well-groomed man. The prices are reasonable and the service that Ray and Cliff provide to their customers is top notch. If you have any special requests i.e. you have sensitive skin then I recommend speaking up. Don't just sit there. They are happy to help and will be able to give their expert opinion on what you may or may not need for shaving prep etc. If you have no experience with having a straight shave or even just a neck clean up I recommend letting them know this too. Everyone's skin reacts differently sometimes so it's important to communicate this to your barber! The shop hours are great and they're just a phone call away if you desire to make an appointment. I am a very particular person so you can take it from me when I say that this is the best barbershop I have been to in a very long time! I have paid as little as $9 and as much as $42 for one cut and this place beats them all. Keep up the great work and the old school barbering tradition! read more

Went for the first time yesterday, without an appointment. Wanted a cut from a real barber, and from a lot of things I'd read, this was the place to go. Cliff was able to squeeze me in and, despite being busy, really took his time and gave me the best cut I've had in years. Lined up my beard along my cheeks, trimmed the eyebrows, finished with a hot shave of the back of my neck. Cliff was friendly and funny. This is definitely my new joint. read more

Easily one of the, if not the best barber in Portland in my opinion. If you wear a men's hair style (I'm not talking salon-style cuts) that requires a barbers touch, I doubt you'll find a better barber in the city than Cliff. His attention to detail, and downright mastery with the straight razor is impressive. I've been through my fair share of barbers, and most have given a great cut...but Cliff manages to blow them out of the water. I get a really close fade, and one thing that's stood out most to me with his cuts is how great my hair looks 1-2 weeks after the cut. The way he fades it allows it to grow back evenly, and fits the shape of my head. Guy can also trim your beard to make it look like its painted on your face. Important to note: Cliff is largely by appointment only, so call a few days in advance to schedule. His price is a little above average for what I've paid in the past...but like I said, you get what you pay for, and its certainly not unreasonable. read more

Cliff came in early, really early, to get me in while I was in Portland on a quick overnight. One chair, one barber. Cliff is proof that's all you need to get a great haircut. Check him out! read more

I have been to see Cliff a couple of times for a beard trim and clean up around the edges. After a horrible experience at another local place, Cliff certainly knows how to fade a beard. He is super nice and does a great job! read more

My wife and I were on vacation, and the shop was able to accommodate us both. We were in Greg's hands, and we were both very happy with the service we received. Thank you. read more

Just moved back to Maine and was worried about finding a great barber. My son is very very particular about his hair and he left Cliffs a happy boy. Greg knew just how to handle my sons hair. I'll be coming back for sure. Clean, friendly and on time. Great cut Greg!! read more

My wife said this was the best cut/ shave I've had in years. Too bad we are only in Portland on vacation. The barber was young, courteous, accommodating, and professional. It was clear he wanted to do the best job possible. He first clippered my head to the skin and then trimmed and faded my beard into it. He used a straight razor to clean up the edges and shave my neck, front and back. Took about 25 minutes with a 20 minute wait as a walk-in. $25. The shop is clean with a comfortably polished, masculine style which I also appreciated. read more

A great cut for a reasonable price. Cliff is a consummate professional who quickly develops and executes a plan to give you the best cut possible - all in about 20 minutes. A great experience. Call for an appointment because this place fills up fast. read more

Best haircut I've had anywhere in the country from NYC, SF, LA, Portland or and Japan . He's really renovated the place, is super attentive, and goes above and beyond especially for the price he charges. Totally recommend. Also, his story is great. read more

I first came to Cliff's last year to get my haircut for my wedding day. I usually try to get the cheapest haircut possible, but since this was a very special event, I figured I'd splurge a bit. I've been coming back ever since. Cliff keeps his barbershop clean and he is very professional. He's careful and attentive but also works quickly. I'm never there for more than 30 minutes. And for $25 it's still not that expensive. I highly recommend coming here. Just be sure to make an appointment in advance because he books up quickly. read more

Great barbershop! Excellent vibe and cliff is a true expert in his field. He gave my son and husband exceptional haircuts after a few disaster haircuts here in Maine! read more

Cliff is great. No frills and very good at what he does. Not a one trick pony either. Single chair shop with a simple, cool ambiance. Consummate professional. Being able to text to get a reservation is nice too; He fit me in first thing in the morning (7am) on relatively short notice. I told him briefly what I was looking for and then showed him a picture and he outperformed my expectations. Although he doesn't have a beard, he cleaned mine up nicely. He used a straight razor on my hair which is something I've only found out higher-priced salons; not necessarily barbershops. I'll be going back without question. read more

I was visiting in town for the day, and looking for a barber shop. I ended up dropping by, and Cliff fit me into his schedule on a busy Friday. Cliff was easy to talk to, and he understood exactly what I wanted in a haircut. He spent a lot of time on my haircut, and paid close attention to the small details. He did a very good job, and if I ever come back to Maine and need a haircut, I would go here. read more

This review is based on my husbands experience! First we called around 2:30 in the afternoon for a same day appointment and yippee they could accommodate! My husband love the haircut, straight edge razor and the detail that Cliff gave him! From a wife's perspective it looks awesome! I only hope I can find a hair salon in Portland with the same experience........... read more

Great haircut. Fixed things that were wrong with previous haircuts, explaining what and why.

I stopped into Hairlines one morning, anxious after my usual guy didn't show up to open shop, and I'm so glad that I did! Cliff was able to get me in for a cut right away and I had no idea what a treat I was in for. Not only did I get what I would easily call one of the best haircuts I've ever gotten, he pays a lot of attention to detail and managed to give me exactly what I wanted, head full of cowlicks and all! And to top it off, my cut was topped off with a hot foam neck shave and hot towel face treatment! All for about what I usually pay for just a cut. I love that they are open outside of the standard 9-5 M-F hours, are right downtown on my walk to work, and take pride in the cuts they do. I've been recommending them to everyone I can! read more